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STORMWATER DIVISION CODING SHEET
NCG PERMITS
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coieen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
February 18, 2010
Mr. Greg Sawyers, Senior Director of Manufacturing
Taylor Brothers
2415 Stratford Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Subject: No-Exposure Certification NCGNE0671
Taylor Brothers
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Sawyers:
The Division has reviewed your submittal of the No-Exposure Certification for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater
Permitting form. Based on your submittal and signed certification of no exposure at the above referenced facility, the
Division is granting your conditional exclusion from permitting as provided for under 40 CFR 126.22(g), which is
incorporated by reference in North Carolina regulations. We are also hereby rescinding your current permit Certificate
of Coverage, NCG06b300.
Please note that by our acceptance of your no-exposure certification, you are obligated to maintain no-exposure
conditions at your facility. If conditions change such that your facility can no longer qualify for a no-exposure
exclusion, you are obligated to immediately obtain NPDES permit coverage for your stormwater discharge.
Otherwise, the discharge becomes subject to enforcement as an un-permitted discharge. Your conditional no-
exposure exclusion expires in five years (February 17, 2015). At that time you must re-certify with the Division, or
obtain NPDES permit coverage for any stormwater discharges from your facility.
Your conditional exclusion from permitting does not affect your facility's legal requirements to obtain environmental
permits that may be required under other federal, state, or local regulations or ordinances.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Steve Mauney at [phone], or at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: SWP-Central Files & WSRO Stormwater Permitting File NCG060300
Stormwater Permitting Unit No- Exposure Files Fran McPherson-DWQ Budget Office
Andy Allen, Winston-Salem Stormwater Division
North Carolina Division of'Water Quality,Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location:585 Waughtown St.Winston-Salem,North Carolina 27107 011E
Phone:[phone] FAX [phone] Customer Service: 1-877-623-6748 NorthCarolina
Internet:www.ncwaferquality.org ���������
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCG060300 Effective: 02/08/08 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Taylor Brothers Division of Conwood Co LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Taylor Brothers, Division or Conwood Co., LLC
County: Forsyth 2415 S Stratford Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Winston Salem NC 27103
Contact Person: Greg Sawyers Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
1-40 exit S. Stratford Road. Travel South. Faclity is on the right side of Stratford Road. driving towards Clernmons.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0 211 8/20 1 0 Entry Time: 01-00 Plot Exit Time: 01:45 PM
Primary Inspector: Max S Mauney Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Food/Tobacco/SoapslCosmeticslPublicWarehousing
Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: ® Compliant [1 Not Compliant
Question Areas:
®Storm Water
(See attachment summary)
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Permit: NCG060300 Owner-Facility: Taylor Brothers Division of Conwood Co LLC
Inspection Date: 02/18/2010 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit:Routine
Inspection Summary:
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ® n ❑ n
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ® Cl 013
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? ❑ rl ® ❑
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? ® 0 n n
Comment: This facility requested a no exposure certification on 1-4-2010. A former
request of 8-25-09 was denied. The problems identified in 2009 have been resolved.
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FOR AGFNCY US@ ONLY
Date Received
Division of Water Quality/Surface Water Protection Year I Nionsh Day
NC®ENR National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Svstem CertificateofCoverage
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NCGNE0000
NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION Please check here if this is a renewal: ❑ RENEWAL
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for exclusion from a Stormwater Permit based
on NO EXPOSURE:
Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notification that your facility does not require a
permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity in the State of North Carolina because
it qualifies for a no exposure exclusion. A condition of no exposure at an industrial facility means all
industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter(with some exceptions)to
prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff.
For permitted facilities in North Carolina, DWQ must approve your application for No
Exposure Certification before this exclusion is effective. Until you are issued a No
Exposure Certification and your NPDES permit is rescinded, your facility must continue
to abide by the terms and conditions of the current permit.
Industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to: material handling equipment or activities,
industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste products.
Material handling activities include the storage, loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of
any raw material, intermediate product, final product or waste product. A storm resistant shelter is not
required for the following industrial materials and activities: drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers
that are tightly sealed,provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak. "Sealed"means
banded or otherwise secured and with locked or non-operational taps or valves;adequately maintained
vehicles used in material handling;and final products, other than products that would be mobilized in
stormwater discharges(e.g., rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each facility qualifying for the no exposure exclusion. In
addition, the exclusion from NPDES permitting is available on a facility-wide basis only—not for individual
outfalls. If any industrial activities or materials are, or will be, exposed to precipitation, the facility is not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion. By signing and submitting this No Exposure Certification form,you
certify that a condition of no exposure exists at this facility or site and are obligated to comply with the
terms and conditions of 40 CFR 122.26(g).
You are.reguired_to reapplyfor the No Exposure Exclusion once everV five (5) Vea,rs.
For questions, please contact the DWO Regional Office for your area. (Seepage 6)
(Please print or type),
1) Mailing address of owner/operator(address to which all certification correspondence will be mailed):
Name %4 Yz O K 36 a7'4cR S Amy
Contact O,Z,F6�0 rZ L�, �AwVex r
Street Address 2- S y� S' S T'�,4 I>
City 4g✓jj ) S7V-/- S/1�E"'j State N�
Telephone No, 33 G 7 9 `1- -7 Pax: 331
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name %yz a'2 d"7?YC-rIJ
Facility Contact 6rzC4Qn K So—1 enl
Street Address 2 Y15 S,
City 4j11%sro"- So-"/n State '✓ 6- ZIP Code 2_1 103
County Fo 2ey yr*
Telephone No. 33(, 7 9 q--7S7- o Fax: 3 3 7(e,S C/L -7-7
3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility(use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). ey I T S yo 0.11-D S S14 a-7-t--+4-n /1 d
Tan,/£L 6✓f5r 7VI-Aan S CLe' f , F4-ei[ i77 vA/ LCET
(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on it should be included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands? ❑ Yes V No
5) Is this a Federal facility? ❑ Yes VNo
6) Latitude 3� 3 C�"1 + Longitude g a 1 g i 3 (deg., min., seconds)
7) This NPDES No Exposure Exclusion application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
e Existing Date operation began
❑ Renewal of existing No Exposure Certification Certification No.: NCGNE
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater Permit? eYes ❑ No
If yes, what is the NPDES Permit Number? C6 0 a 6 D 0
9) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code) that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 2 / 3
10) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility:
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11) Does this facility have any Non-Discharge permits(ex: recycle permits)?
O'No
❑ Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non-Discharge permits for this facility:
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Exposure Checklists(12. - 14.)
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable
future? (Please check either "Yes" or "No.") If you answer "Yes" to any of these items, you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where ❑ Yes VNo ❑ NIA
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment remain
and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spills/leaks ❑ Yes dNo ❑ NIA
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity ❑ Yes dNo El NIA
d. Material handling equipment (except adequately maintained vehicles) ❑ Yes dNo © NIA
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities ❑ Yes U/No ❑ NIA
f. Materials or products stored outdoors (except final products intended for outside ❑ Yes INo © NIA
use [e.g., new cars] where exposure to stormwater does not result in the discharge
of pollutants)
g. Materials contained in open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels, tanks, ❑ Yes VNo ❑ NIA
and similar containers
h. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained by ❑ Yes kJ No ❑ NIA
the discharger
i. Waste material (except waste in covered, non-leaking containers [e.g., dumpsters]) ❑ Yes tNo ❑ NIA
j. Application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted) ❑ Yes eNo ❑ NIA
k. Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents not ❑ Yes 19No ❑ NIA
otherwise regulated (i.e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
I. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored ❑ Yes In ❑ NIA
(i.e., not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs, as well as drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers ❑ Yes t No ❑ NIA
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3) years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs): If you answer "No" to any of the following items,you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Are exterior ASTs or piping free of rust, damaged or weathered coating, pits, or b'Yes ❑ No © NIA
deterioration,or evidence of leaks?
b. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? if so, is it free of any IVYes ❑ No ❑ NIA
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, and are drain valves maintained locked shut?
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14) Secondary Containment: If you answer "No" to any of the following items,you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
a. Is secondary containment provided for single above ground storage containers 12/yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
(including drums, barrels, etc.) with a capacity of more than 660-gallons?
b. Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored E Yes © No ❑ NIA
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,320-
gallons?
c. Is secondary containment provided for Title III Section 313 Superfund V/Yes ❑ No © NIA
Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)water griority chemicals"?
d. Is secondary containment provided for hazardous substances" designated in 40 2/Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
CFR§116?
e. Are release valves on all secondary containment structures locked? e'Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
16) Hazardous Waste:
a. Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? ❑ Yes eNo ❑ NIA
b. Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator(less than 1000 kg, of hazardous waste ❑ Yes LZ No ❑ NIA
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
c. Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator (1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste. ❑ Yes dNo ❑ NIA
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
If you answered yes to questions b, or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport/disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
Footnotes to Questions 14) c. & d.
`Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for de minimis amounts of certain substances,
and/or other qualifiers, as described in the exemptions from reporting requirements of Title III SARA 313 in 40 CFR
§372.38.
"Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for amounts less than the Reportable Quantities
of the hazardous substances listed in 40 CFR §117.3.
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16) Other information: If you answer "Yes" to any of the following items, you might not be eligible for the
no exposure exclusion. A more in-depth evaluation of the site circumstances may be required.
a. Does your facility store used, recycled, or otherwise reclaimed pallets outside? ❑ Yes lW '�
No ❑ NIA
b. Does your facility have coal piles on site? ❑ Yes iCNo ❑ NIA
c. Does your facility store other fuel sources outside in piles, such as wood chips, ❑ Yes R/No ❑ NIA
sawdust, etc.? /
d. Does your facility have air emissions associated with its industrial activity (e.g., k Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
degreasing operations, plating, painting and metal finishing)? If so, describe the
industrial activity: ;; g aCc a pao / /9&kf T �
e. If you answered yes to d., are those emissions permitted by an Air Quality Permit? 2/yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
Please specify: P E 2-0 17 -rz DD£/La7-f "d O e 553 R7
f. Please list any other environmental program permits (federal, state, etc.) not
specified earlier in this application (such as Hazardous Waste Permits, etc.):
Permit! Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
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17) Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of"no
exposure"and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of stormwater contaminated by exposure to industrial activities
or materials from the industrial facility or site identified in this document (except as allowed under 40 CFR 122.26(g)(2)).
I understand that I am obligated to submit a no exposure certification form once every five_(51 years to the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality and, if requested,to the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) into
which the facility discharges (where applicable). I understand that I must allow the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality, or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local MS4, to perform inspections to confirm the condition of no
exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon request.
In the event that the site no longer qualifies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that I must obtain coverage under
an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of stormwater from the facility.Additionally, I certify under penalty of
law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system, or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information, the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate and complete. I am aware
that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true, complete, and accurate.
Printed Name of Person Signing: ��EgO2`1 +� S',ae yr— S
Title: Senrorl.. D//Zee7yIL. /kJA-n1,-<Arru2rN5
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(Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the
NCDENR Regional Office prior to issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for
compliance with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office may also
inspect your facility at any time in the future for compliance with the No Exposure Exclusion.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement,representation,or certification in any application,record,report,plan,or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule imptemenling this Article;or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article;or who falsifies,tampers with,or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management]Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars($10,000).
There is currently no fee for a No Exposure Exclusion.
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NCGNE0000
NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION Please check here if this is a renewal: ❑ RENEWAL
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for exclusion from a Stormwater Permit based
on NO EXPOSURE:
Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notification that your facility does not require a
permit for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity in the State of North Carolina because
it qualifies for a no exposure exclusion. A condition of no exposure at an industrial facility means all
industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter(with some exceptions)to
prevent exposure to rain, snow, snowmelt, and/or runoff.
For permitted facilities in North Carolina, DWQ must approve your application for No
Exposure Certification before this exclusion is'effective. Until you are issued a No
Exposure Certification and your NPDES permit is rescinded, your facility must continue
to abide by the terms and conditions of the current permit.
industrial materials or activities include, but are not limited to: material handling equipment or activities,
industrial machinery, raw materials, intermediate products, by-products, final products, or waste products.
Material handling activities include the storage,loading and unloading, transportation, or conveyance of
any raw material, intermediate product, final product or waste product. A storm resistant shelter is not
required for the following Industrial materials and activities: drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers
that are tightly sealed,provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak. "Sealed`'means
banded or otherwise secured and with locked or non-operational taps or valves;adequately maintained
vehicles used in material handling;and final products, other than products that would be mobilized in.
stormwater discharges(e.g., rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each facility qualifying for the no exposure exclusion. In
addition, the exclusion from NPDES permitting is available on a facility-wide basis only—not for individual
outfalls. If any industrial activities or materials are, or will be, exposed to precipitation, the facility is not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion. By signing and submitting this No Exposure Certification form,you
certify that a condition of no exposure exists at this facility or site and are obligated to comply with the
terms and conditions of 40 CFR 122.26(g).
You are required to reapply for the No Exposure Exclusion once every five (5) vears.
For questions,please contact the DWQ Regional Office for your area. (See page 6)
(Please print or type)
1) Mailing address of owner/operator(address to which all certification correspondence will be mailed):
Name / .A1140K 3Q0T'4E9 S
Contact o/LEc o rzZ L-• '
Street Address Z V 1 S' S' S rrzA-7��d a0 A b
City srnN- S'41-.e'j State NC ZIP Code z.7103
Telephone No. 33 G 7 5 z1- '7S2 D Fax: 3 3 4 7& $ `y(o -717
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2) Location of facility producing discharge:
Facility Name 1 Y/a'2 L?Aa7W`_
Facility Contact 6i1.C4 opt
Street Address 2 V/ STyLR�i�tiI7
City _LJ�n sTn�r- Sa cFr� State A✓ e— ZIP Code Z7 103
County Fa 2e'Y�ry
Telephone No. 3316 79 V--7S2_a Fax: 3 3 &9- 1-/& .7`7
3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility(use street names, state road numbers, and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). £X'7" S 4A on"
S C CA"w" , vN LC� T
(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on it should be included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands? ❑Yes V No
5) Is this a Federal facility? ❑ Yes VNo
6) Latitude 3�- G 3 07" Longitude ED y 1` 13„ (deg., min., seconds)
7) This NPDES No Exposure Exclusion application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
e Existing Date operation began
❑ Renewal of existing No Exposure Certification Certification No.: NCGNE
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater.Permit? IYJ Yes ❑ No
If yes,what is the NPDES Permit Number? 0(� a b 0 b
9) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code)that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: 2 1 3 1
10) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility:
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11) Does this facility have any Non-Discharge permits(ex: recycle permits)?-
El Yes
If yes, list the.permit numbers for all current Non-Discharge permits for this facility:
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Exposure Checklists(12. - 14.) i
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or in the foreseeable
future? (Please check either "Yes" or"No.") If you answer"Yes"to any of these items,you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where ❑ Yes VNo ❑ N/A
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment remain
and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spillsileaks ❑ Yes �(No 0 N/A
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity ❑ Yes 1'�No ❑ NIA
d. Material handling equipment(except adequately maintained vehicles) ❑ Yes e Ne ❑ N/A
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities ❑ Yes 92/No ❑ N/A
f. Materials or products stored outdoors(except final products intended for outside ❑ Yes V'No ll N/A
use[e.g., new cars]where exposure to stormwater does not result in the discharge
of pollutants)
g. Materials contained in open,deteriorated or leaking storage drums,barrels, tanks, ❑ Yes PNo ❑ N/A
and similar containers
h. Materials or products handled/stared on roads or railways owned or maintained by ❑ Yes �!No ❑ N/A
the discharger
i.Waste material (except waste in covered, non-leaking containers [e.g.,dumpsters]) © Yes i'No © NIA
j. Application or disposal of process wastewater (unless otherwise permitted) ❑ Yes KNo ❑ N/A
k. Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents not ❑ Yes 2 No © N/A
otherwise regulated (i.e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
1. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored © Yes Y�'No ❑ N/A
(i.e., not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs,as well as drums, barrels, tanks, and similar containers ❑ Yes k5/No ❑ N/A
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3) years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs): If you answer"No"to any of the following items,you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a.Are exterior ASTs or piping free of rust,damaged or weathered coating, pits, or ilAyes ❑ No ❑ N/A
deterioration, or evidence of leaks?
b. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? If so, is it free of any ZYes ❑ No © N/A
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks, and are drain valves maintained locked shut?
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14) Secondary Containment: If you answer"No"to any of the following items,you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
a. is secondary containment provided for single above ground storage containers 2/yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
(including drums, barrels, etc.)with a capacity of more than 660-gallons?
b. Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored 0 Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,320-
g0ons?
c. Is secondary containment provided for Title ill Section 313 Superfund dyes ❑ No ❑ NIA
Amendments and Reauthorization Act(SARA) water priori chemicals'?
d. Is secondary containment provided for hazardous substances`*designated in 40 M Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
CFR §116?
e. Are release valves on all secondary containment structures locked? eyes ❑ No ❑ N/A
15) Hazardous Waste:
a. Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage, or Disposal Facility? ❑ Yes ,'(No ❑ NIA
b. Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator(less than 1000 kg, of hazardous waste ❑ Yes VNo ❑ NIA
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
c. Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator(1000 kg. or more of hazardous waste ❑ Yes dNo ❑ N/A
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
If you answered yes to questions b, or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s) of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor:
Vendor address:
Footnotes to Questions 14)c. &d.
"Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) bulk storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for de minimis amounts of certain substances,
and/or other qualifiers, as described in the exemptions from reporting requirements of Title 111 SARA 313 in 40 CFR
§372.38,
"Note that amounts below the 660-gallon (single) and 1,320-gallon (combined) buik storage minimums require
secondary containment. However, some exceptions may be made for amounts less than the Reportable Quantities
of the hazardous substances listed in 40 CFR§117.3,
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16) Other information: If you answer"Yes" to any of the following items, you might not be eligible for the
no exposure exclusion. A more in-depth evaluation of the site circumstances may be required.
a. Does your facility store used, recycled, or otherwise reclaimed pallets outside? El Yes U/No ❑ NIA
b. Does your facility have coal piles on site? ❑ Yes 0 No ❑ NIA
c. Does your facility store other fuel sources outside in piles, such as wood chips, ❑ Yes V/No ❑ NIA j
sawdust, etc.?
d. Does your facility have air emissions associated with its industrial activity (e.g., r>ri"Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
degreasing operations, plating, painting and metal finishing)? If so,describe the
industrial activity: TD h',.cc O p/l o 4fr-r Z 13,zy.n�c� _
e. If you answered yes to d., are those emissions permitted by an Air Quality Permit? IZ Yes ❑ No ❑ NIA
Please specify: FC9­0 °T -n VpE2Q-7T P�( p 0553 R7
I. Please list any other environmental program permits (federal, state,etc.) not
specified earlier in this application (such as Hazardous Waste Permits, etc.):
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
Permit: Program:
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17) Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of"no
exposure"and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
I certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of stormwater contaminated by exposure to industrial activities
or materials from the industrial facility or site identified in this document(except as allowed under 40 CFR 122.26(g)(2)).
l understand that I am obligated to submit a no exposure certification form once every five (5)years to the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality and,if requested,to the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system(MS4) into
which the facility discharges(where applicable). I understand that I must allow the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality,or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local M34,to perform inspections to confirm the condition of no
exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon request.
In the event that the site no longer qualifies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that l must obtain coverage under
an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of stormwater from the facility.Additionally, I certify under penalty of
law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a system
designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based on my
inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information,the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate and complete. I am aware
that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
I certify that I am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and belief
such information is true,complete,and accurate.Printed Name of Person Signing: 614ego2 ,/y r"l. �'~t/ETZ S
Title: 5enryvL. F>/2ec-/-v2-- /1,9 P-n vr',ac,rvrLz^/
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(Signature of Applicant) (Date Signed)
Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the
NCDENR Regional Office prior to issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for
compliance with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office may also
inspect your facility at any time in the future for compliance with the No.Exposure Exclusion.
North Carolina General Statute 143-215.6 B(i) provides that:
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement,representation,or certification in any application,record,report,plan,or other
document filed or required to be maintained under this Article or a rule implementing this Article;or who knowingly makes a false
statement of a material fact in a rulemaking proceeding or contested case under this Article;or who falsifies,tampers with,or knowingly
renders inaccurate any recording or monitoring device or method required to be operated or maintained under this Article or rules of the
[Environmental Management]Commission implementing this Article shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor which may include a fine
not to exceed ten thousand dollars($10,000).
There is currently no fee for a No Exposure Exclusion.
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Mr. Steve Tedder Winston-Salem
Regional Office
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
RE: Notice of Violation with Intent to Enforce September 29, 2009
NCG060300 Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Tedder:
This correspondence is in response to your recent stormwater inspection of Taylor
Brothers, Division of Conwood Company, located in Winston-Salem; North Carolina.
We recently received a notice of violation after this inspection with a request for a plan of
action on 3 items.
These 3 items are as follows:
1. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan does not exist.
2. Analytical Monitoring has not been performed.
3. Qualitative Monitoring has not been performed.
During this inspection, we indicated to Mr. Stokes that we wanted to claim a "no-
exposure" exemption; therefore, we had not met anv of the above-mentioned
requirements. After his inspection, we immediately applied for this exemption, and
submitted our application to the state of North Carolina. We were denied exemption due
to the fact that we had several raw material storage tanks outside our facility. Due to this
denial of exemption, we are making plans to remove these tanks from use. This removal
will correspond with a major change in our manufacturing operation which will occur in
October_ BocausP of the timir+n on this ivP rPcnPrtful"I rP--st that we be
allowed to reapply for the "no-exposure" exemption after the removal of these tanks. At
that time; we believe that our application will be approved. This would remove any
further obligations to have a stormwater pollution prevention plan and to perform any
stormwater monitoring.
We thank you for your consideration in this matter, and we look forward to your
response.
Sincerely,
,hAzz' (Z�
Greg Sawyers, Senior Director of Manufacturing
2415 Stratford Road - Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103 - F.O. Box 597 - Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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Divisionof Conwood Company, LLC t;Got�Vf�
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OCT 0 12009
Mr. Steve Tedder
W;nstcr.-Salem
Re,ior+al Office
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
N.C. Division of Water Quality
Winston-Salem Regional Office
585 Waughtown St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
RE: Notice of Violation with Intent to Enforce September 29, 2009
NCG060300 Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Tedder:
This correspondence is in response to your recent stormwater inspection of Taylor
Brothers, Division of Conwood Company, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
We recently received a notice of violation after this inspection with a request for a plan of
action on 3 items.
These 3 items are as follows:
1. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan does not exist.
2. Analytical Monitoring has not been performed.
3. Qualitative Monitoring has not been performed.
During this inspection, we indicated to Mr. Stokes that we wanted to claim a "no-
exposure" exemption; therefore; we had not met any of the above-mentioned
requirements. After his inspection, we immediately applied for this exemption, and
submitted our application to the state of-North Carolina. We were denied exemption due
to the fact that we had several raw material storage tanks outside our facility. Due to this
denial of exemption, we are making plans to remove these tanks from use. This removal
will correspond with a major change in our manufacturing operation which will occur in
October. Because of the timing on this change, we respectfully request that we be
allowed to reapply for the "no-exposure" exemption after the removal of these tanks. At
that time, we believe that our application will be approved. This would remove any
further obligations to have a stormwater pollution prevention plan and to perform any
stormwater monitoring.
We thank you for your consideration in this matter, and we look forward to your
response.
Sincerely,
'hu-� �Z�
Greg Sawyers, Senior Director of Manufacturing
2415 Stratford Road - Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103 - P.O. Box 597 - Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27102
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

NCDENR
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 22, 2009
Mr. Gregory Sawyers
Taylor Brothers
2415 S Stratford Rd
Winston Salem,NC 27103
Subject: Denial ofNo-Exposure Certification NCGiN'E0634
Taylor Brothers
2415 S Stratford Rd
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Sawyers:
The Division has reviewed your submittal of the No Exposure Certification for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater
Permitting form, which we received on August 15, 2009. The Division is unable to concur with your certification of no
exposure.
Based on an inspection of your facility, Winston Salem Regional Office staff found that industrial activities or materials
on your site either are exposed, or have the potential to be exposed. DWQ cannot grant your requested exemption from
permit coverage when industrial activities or materials are exposed or have the potential to be exposed. Please continue
to operate under the General Permit NCG060000.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Rose Pruitt at{336} 771-5000, or through email at
[e-mail] V.
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Winston Salem Regional Office file
Central Piles
Keith Huff, Winston Salem Stormwater Division
Stormwater Permitting Unit files, Sarah Young
NCG060300 Permit File
North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Winston-Salem Regional Office One
Location:585 Waughtown St.Winston-Salem,North Carolina 27107 NorthCarofina
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] customer Service:1-877-623-6748
Internet:vww,ncwaierquatity.org ;Vahtrally
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Facility Number: Facility Status: Alive Permit: NCGNE0634 ❑ Denied Access
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Inactive or Closed Date:
Reason for Visit: Routine County: Forsyth Region: Winston-Salem
Date of Visit: 1 /gAQ 0 24Q9 _ Entry Time:10:00 AM Exit Time: 10:35 AM Incident#:
Farm Name: Taylor Brothers, Division of Conwood Co., LLC Owner Email:
Owner: Taylor Brothers Division of Conwood Co LLC Phone: [phone]
Mailing Address: 2415 S Stratford Rd Winston Salem NC 27103
Physical Address: 2415 S StratfQrd Rd Winston Salem NC 27103
Facility Status: ❑ Compliant ® Not Compliant Integrator:
Location of Farm: Latitude: Longitude:
1-40 exit S. Stratford Road. Travel South. Faclity is on the right side of Stratford Road. driving towards Clemmons.
Question Areas:
W Other Issues
Certified Operator: Operator Certification Number:
Secondary OIC(s):
On-Site Rep rosentative(s): Name Title Phone
Primary Inspector: Rose Pruitt Phone:
Inspector Signature: Date:
Secondary inspector(s):
Inspection Summary:
site visit to evaluate facility for no-exposure. not qualified at this time.
Five(5)6,000 gal tent tanks with no secondary containment, containing molasses,glycerin, corn syrup, alcohol.
Llnpermitted Boiler blowdown to SW drain.
Illicit discharge of wastwater from bathroom to SW.with tool room airhandler&sink.
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29. Did the facility fail to properly dispose of dead animals within 24 hours and/or document and report those fl f] ® 0
mortality rates that exceed normal rates?
30.At the time of the inspection did the facility pose an air quality concern? If yes, contact a regional Air C] 0 0 0
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31 Did the facility fail to notify regional DWQ of emergency situations as required by Permit? n ❑ ® 0
32, Did Reviewer/Inspector fail to discuss review/inspection with on-site representative? ❑ a 0 0
33. Does facility require a follow-up visit by same agency? ® Q Q Q
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NO EXPOSURE CERTIFICATION
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System application for exclusion from a Stormwater Permit
based on NO EXPOSURE:
Submission of this No Exposure Certification constitutes notice that your facility does not require permit
authorization for its stormwater discharges associated with Industrial activity in the State of North
Carolina because It qualifies fora no exposure exclusion.A condition of no exposure at an industrial
facility means all Industrial materials and activities are protected by a storm resistant shelter(with some
exceptions) to prevent exposure to rain,snow,snowmelt,andlor runoff.
Industrial materials or activities Include, but are not limited to: material handling equipment or activities,
industrial machinery,raw materials,Intermediate products, by-products,final products, or waste
products. Material handling activities include the storage,loading and unloading, transportation, or
conveyance of any raw material,Intermediate product,final product or waste product. A storm resistant
shelter Is not required for the following Industrial materials and activities:drums, barrels, tanks, and
similar containers that are tightly sealed,provided those containers are not deteriorated and do not leak.
"Sealed"means banded or otherwise secured and with locked or non-operational taps or valves;
adequately maintained vehicles used In material handling;and final products, other than products that
would be mobilized in stormwater discharges(e.g., rock salt).
A No Exposure Certification must be provided for each facility qualifying for the no exposure exclusion.
In addition, the exclusion from NPDES permitting is available on a facility-wide basis only---rot for
individual outfalls. if any industrial activities or materials are, or will be, exposed to precipitation,the
facility is not eligible for the no exposure exclusion.By signing and submitting this No Exposure
Certification form,you certify that a condition of no exposure exists of this facility or site and are
obligated to comply with the forms and conditions of 40 CFR 422.26(g).
You are required to reapply for the No Exposure Exclusion once every five 5 ears.
For questions,please contact the D WO Regional Office for your area. (See page 5)
y , (Please print or type)
Z1) Mailing address of owner/operator address to which all certification correspondence„will be mailed):
Name or Sro-merso a Co God _ram. . LLC_ _
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city +V - m State A)C, ZIP Code 21105 �-
Telephone No. 3 3(0 719$- '/(03 O Fax: 33 7(08 - `I(7_?_
2) Location of facility producing discharge:,, 1� (^
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3) Physical location information:
Please provide a narrative description of how to get to the facility(use street names, state road numbers,and
distance and direction from a roadway intersection). EXi+ Ori .S. S*ga- Ar-4 ied.l. Arta Ve 1 ,Focd�L,,
rox_i li+� is on lef+ s;de- of Stkedford 2d.
(A copy of a map with the facility clearly located on it should be included with the certification application.)
4) Is the facility located on Native American Lands?❑Yes 90 No
5) Is this a Federal facility? ❑Yes X No
6) Latitude 34�03 I07„ Longitude 8619 '/3 (deg,min,sec)
7) This NPDES Permit Application applies to which of the following:
❑ New or Proposed Facility Date operation is to begin
i Existing Date operation began
8) Was this facility or site ever covered under an NPDES Stormwater Permit?10 Yes ❑ No
If yes, what is the NPDES Permit Number? MCG oL 0000 OV i)ioosoQ
9) Standard Industrial Classification:
Provide the 4 digit Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC Code)that describes the primary industrial
activity at this facility
SIC Code: -z 1 s I
10) Provide a brief description of the types of industrial activities and products produced at this facility:
('OCin
11) Does this facility have any Non-Discharge permits(ex: recycle permits)?
�d No
❑Yes
If yes, list the permit numbers for all current Non-Discharge permits for this facility:
EKPosure Checklists(12.. 14.)
12) Are any of the following materials or activities exposed to precipitation, now or In the foreseeable
future? (Please check either"Yes"or"No.") If you answer"Yes"to any of these items,you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a. Using, storing, or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment, and areas where ❑Yes 1XNo
residuals from using, storing or cleaning industrial machinery or equipment remain
and are exposed to stormwater
b. Materials or residuals on the ground or in stormwater inlets from spills/leaks ❑Yes J4 No
c. Materials or products from past industrial activity ❑Yes Jib No
d. Material handling equipment(except adequately maintained vehicles) ❑Yes lXNo
e. Materials or products during loading/unloading or transporting activities ❑ Yes No
f. Materials or products stored outdoors(except final products intended for outside ❑Yes No
use[e.g., new cars]where exposure to stormwater does not result in the discharge
of pollutants)
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g. Materials contained in open, deteriorated or leaking storage drums, barrels,tanks, ❑Yes IX No
and similar containers
h. Materials or products handled/stored on roads or railways owned or maintained by ❑Yes X No
the discharger
i.Waste material(except waste in covered, non-leaking containers[e.g., dumpsters]) ❑Yes (XNo
j.Application or disposal of process wastewater(unless otherwise permitted) ❑Yes WNo
k. Particulate matter or visible deposits of residuals from roof stacks and/or vents not ❑ Yes X1 No
otherwise regulated(i.e., under an air quality control permit) and evident in the
stormwater outflow
I. Empty containers that previously contained materials that are not properly stored ❑Yes %No
(i.e., not closed and stored upside down to prevent precipitation accumulation)
m. For any exterior ASTs, as well as drums, barrels,tanks,and similar containers ❑Yes KNo
stored outside, has the facility had any releases in the past three (3)years?
13) Above Ground Storage Tanks(ASTs): If you answer"No"to any of the following items,you are not
eligible for the no exposure exclusion.
a.Are exterior ASTs or piping free of rust, damaged or weathered coating, pits, or Yes ❑ No
deterioration, or evidence of leaks?
b. Is secondary containment provided for all exterior ASTs? If so, is it free of any j$I Yes ❑ No
cracks, holes, or evidence of leaks,and are drain valves maintained locked shut?
14) Secondary Containment: If you answer"No"to any of the following items,you are not eligible for the
no exposure exclusion.
a. Is secondary containment provided for single above ground storage containers [ ,Yes © No
(including drums, barrels, etc.)with a capacity of more than 660-gallons?
b. Is secondary containment provided for above ground storage containers stored A Yes ❑ No
in close proximity to each other with a combined capacity of more than 1,320-
gallons?
c.Are release valves on all secondary containment structures locked? [AYes ❑ No
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IS) Hazardous Waste:
a. Is this facility a Hazardous Waste Treatment,Storage,or Disposal Facility? ❑Yes K No
b. Is this facility a Small Quantity Generator(less than 1000 kg. of hazardous waste ❑Yes I No
generated per month) of hazardous waste?
c. Is this facility a Large Quantity Generator(1000 kg.or more of hazardous waste ❑ Yes (No
generated per month)of hazardous waste?
If you answered yes to questions b.or c., please provide the following information:
Type(s)of waste:
How is material stored:
Where is material stored:
How many disposal shipments per year:
Name of transport 1 disposal vendor.
Vendor address:
16) Certification:
I certify under penalty of law that I have read and understand the eligibility requirements for claiming a condition of'no
exposure'and obtaining an exclusion from NPDES stormwater permitting.
I certify under penalty of law that there are no discharges of stormwater contaminated by exposure to industrial activities
or materials from the industrial facility or site identified in this document(except as allowed under 40 CFR 122.26(g)(2)).
I understand that I am obligated to submita no exposure certification form once every five(5)years to the North Carolina
Division of Water Quality and, if requested,to the operator of the local municipal separate storm sewer system(MS4)into
which the facility discharges(where applicable). 1 understand that I must allow the North Carolina Division of Water
Quality,or MS4 operator where the discharge is into the local MS4,to perform inspections to confirm the condition of no
exposure and to make such inspection reports publicly available upon request.
In the event that the site no longer qualifies for a No Exposure Exclusion, I understand that I must obtain coverage under
an NPDES permit prior to any point source discharge of stormwater from the facility.Additionally,I certify under penalty
of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my direction or supervision in accordance with a
system designed to assure that qualified personnel properly gathered and evaluated the information submitted. Based
on my inquiry of the person or persons who manage the system,or those persons directly responsible for gathering the
information,the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true,accurate and complete. I am aware
that there are significant penalties for submitting false information,including the possibility of fine and imprisonment for
knowing violations.
I certify that 1 am familiar with the information contained in this application and that to the best of my knowledge and
belief such information is true, complete,and accurate.
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Please note: This application for the No Exposure Exclusion is subject to approval by the
NCDENR Regional Office prior to Issuance. The Regional Office may inspect your facility for
compliance with no exposure conditions prior to that approval. The Regional Office may also
inspect your facility at any time in the future for compliance with the No Exposure Exclusion.
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 22, 2009
Mr. Gregory Sawyers
Taylor Brothers
2415 S Stratford Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Subject: Denial of No-Exposure Certification NCGNE0634
Taylor Brothers
2415 S Stratford Rd
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Sawyers:
The Division has reviewed your submittal of the No Exposure Certification for Exclusion from NPDES Stormwater
Pennitting form, which we received on August 15, 2009. The Division is unable to concur with your certification of no
exposure.
Based on an inspection of your facility, Winston Salem Regional Office staff found that industrial activities or materials
on your site either are exposed, or have the potential to be exposed. DWQ cannot grant your requested exemption from
permit coverage when industrial activities or materials are exposed or have the potential to be exposed. Please continue
to operate under the General Permit NCG060000.
1f you have any questions or need further information, please contact Rose Pruitt at(336) 771-5000, or through email at
[e-mail].
Sincerely,
for Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Winston Salem Regional Office file
Central Files
Keith Huff, Winston Salem Stormwater Division
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files, Sarah Young
NCG060300 Permit File
North Carolina Division of Water Quality,Winston-Salem Regional Office One
Location:585 Waughtown St.Winston-Salem,North Carolina 271V NorthCarolina
Phone:[phone] FAX:[phone] Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org Naturally
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Division of Water Quality
Beverly Eaves Perdue Coleen H. Sullins Dee Freeman
Governor Director Secretary
September 1, 2009
Certified Mail 7008 1140 0003 8505 5171
Return Receipt Requested
Mr. Greg Sawyers
Taylor Brothers
2415 S. Stratford Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Re. Notice of Violation with Intent to Enforce
NCG060300
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Savvers:
The Winston-Salem Regional Offide of the Division of Water Quality performed a
stormwater inspection of Taylor Brothers on August 20, 2009. This inspection falls
under the provisions of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1. The
.aforementioned inspection was perfon-ned by Marc Stokes of this office.
PERMIT
Taylor Brothers received a Certificate of Coverage (COG),NCG060300, under the
NPDES General Permit NCG060000 in February of 2008 and will expire in October
of 2012. The permit is associated with SIC 21. All stormwater is discharged to an
unnamed tributary of Salem Creek.
FACILITY
The facility consists of three major buildings with most of the remaining surface
being impervious. One building of approximately 204,000 square feet houses offices
and production areas. Two other buildings, each approximately 8,600 square feet,
are used for storage. Taylor Brothers is a manufacturer of tobacco products.
STORM-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN
A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan has not been prepared for the facility. (This
is a violation of PART 11, Section A of your COC) The facility does have a Spill
Prevention and Response Plan.
North Caroiina Division of Water Qualify,Winston-Salem Regional Office
Location:565 Waughtown St.Winston-Salem,North Caro4ina 27107 ' One
Phone:[phone] FAX.[phone] l Customer Service:1-877-623-6748 North C arol i n a
Internet:www.ncwaterquality.org
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ANALYTICAL MONITORING
No analytical monitoring has been performed. (This is a violation of PART II,
Section B of your COC)
QUALITATIVE MONITORII\NG
No qualitative monitoring has been performed. (This is a violation of PART II,
Section C of you COC)
During the inspection it was learned that "Taylor Brothers would be filing, with the
State, a request for non-exposure exemption.
This office requests a response, within 30 days, addressing each of the
aforementioned violations. The response must include recognition and
documentation of actions indicating corrective actions for each violation.
This office is appreciative of the cooperative attitude shown by the facility. If there
are any questions, contact Marc Stokes at [phone].
Sincerely,
Steve W. Tedder
Water Quality Regional Supervisor
Winston-Salem Region _ _
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Compliance Inspection Report
Permit: NCGO60300 Effective: 02/08/08 Expiration: 10/31/12 Owner: Taylor Brothers Division of Conwood Co LLC
SOC: Effective: Expiration: Facility: Saylor Brothers, Division of Conwood Co., LLC
County: Forsyth 2415 S Stratford Rd
Region: Winston-Salem
Winston Salem NC 27103
Contact Person: Greg Sawyers Title: Phone: [phone]
Directions to Facility:
1-40 exit S. Stratford Road. Travel South. Faclity is on the right side of Stratford Road. driving towards Clemmons.
System Classifications:
Primary ORC: Certification: Phone:
Secondary ORC(s):
On-Site Representative(s):
Related Permits:
Inspection Date: 0812012009 Entry Time: 09:30 AM Exit Time: 11:00 AM
Primary Inspector: Marc Stokes Phone: [phone]
Secondary Inspector(s):
Reason for Inspection: Routine Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Permit Inspection Type: Food/Tobacco/Soaps/Cosmetics/Public Warehousing
Stormwater Discharge COC
Facility Status: 0 Compliant ® Not Compliant
Question Areas:
®Storm Water
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Permit: NCG060300 Owner-Facility: Taylor Brothers Division of Conwood Co LLC
Inspection Date: 08/20/2009 Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation Reason for Visit: Routine
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes No NA NE
Does the site have a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan? Q 3 0 E)
#Does the Plan include a General Location(USGS)map? Is 0 Q 1)
# Does the Plan include a"Narrative Description of Practices"? 0 ® n rl
#Does the Plan include a detailed site map including outfall locations and drainage areas? Q ® Q 0
#Does the Plan include a list of significant spills occurring during the past 3 years? 0 ® 0 0
#Has the facility evaluated feasible alternatives to current practices? 11 ® I] U
# Does the facility provide all necessary secondary containment? ® Q 0 Q
#Does the Plan include a BMP summary? n ® n El
#Does the Plan include a Spill Prevention and Response Plan(SPRP)? ® ❑ Q n
#Does the Plan include a Preventative Maintenance and Good Housekeeping Plan? 0 p 0 0
#Does the facility provide and document Employee Training? 0 n n Q
#Does the Plan include a list of Responsible Party(s)? 0 ® ❑ fl
#Is the Plan reviewed and updated annually? Q ® ❑ 11)
#Does the Plan include a Stormwater Facility Inspection Program? Q ® 0 U
Has the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan been implemented? ❑ ® 1) 0
Comment: The facility has not prepared a SP3 plan. The facility does have a Sprill
Response Plan.
Qualitative Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Qualitative Monitoring semi-annually?
Comment: No monitoring has been conducted.
Analytical Monitoring Yes No NA NE
Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring? n ® n D
#Has the facility conducted its Analytical monitoring from Vehicle Maintenance areas? ❑ Q ® ❑
Comment: No monitoring has been conducted.
Permit and Outfalls Yes No NA NE
#Is a copy of the Permit and the Certificate of Coverage available at the site? ® ❑ 00
#Were all outfalls observed during the inspection? ® rl ❑ Q
#If the facility has representative outfall status, is it properly documented by the Division? n n 00
#Has the facility evaluated all illicit(non stormwater)discharges? rl ® 0 D
Comment:
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G William G.Ross Jr.,Secretary
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Q Coleen H.Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
February 8, 2008 RECEIVED
N.C,Deot of ENR
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Gregory K. Sawyers, Plant Manager Winstorr•Salem
Taylor Brothers, Division of Conwood Co., LLC Regional O`fice
2415 S. Stratford Road
Winston-Salem,North Carolina 27103
Subject: General Permit No. NCG060000
Taylor Brothers, Div of Conwood Co., LLC
COC No. NCG060300
Forsyth County
Dear Mr. Sawyers:
In accordance with your application for a discharge permit received on January 22, 2008, we are
forwarding herewith the subject certificate of coverage (COC) to discharge under the subject state—
NPDES general permit. This permit is issued pursuant to the requirements of North Carolina General
Statute 143-215.1 and the Memorandum of Agreement between North Carolina and the US
Environmental Protection Agency dated May 9, 1994 (or as subsequently amended).
If any parts, measurement frequencies, or sampling requirements contained in this permit are
unacceptable to you, you have the right to request an individual permit by submitting an individual
permit application. Unless such demand is made, this certificate of coverage shall be final and binding.
Please take notice that this certificate of coverage is not transferable except after notice to the
Division of Water Quality. The Division of Water Quality may require modification or revocation and
reissuance of the certificate of coverage. This permit does not affect the legal requirements to obtain
other permits which may be required by the Division of Water Quality or permits required by the
Division of Land Resources, Coastal Area Management Act or any other federal or local governmental
permit that may be required.
If you have any questions concerning this permit, please contact Bill Diuguid at telephone
number [phone] ext. 382.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED 8Y
BRADLEY BENNETT
Coleen H. Sullins
cc: Winston-Salem Regional Office
Central Files
Stormwater Permitting Unit Files
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North Carolina Division of Water Quality 1617 Mail Service Center Raleigh,NC 27699-1617 Phone[phone] Customer Service
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER QUALITY
GENERAL PERMIT NO. NCG060000
CERTIFICATE OF COVERAGE No. NCG060300
STORMWATER DISCHARGES
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provision of North Carolina General Statute 143-215.1, other Iawful standards and
regulations promulgated and adopted by the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission, and the
Federal Water Pollution Control Act,as amended,
Taylor Brothers, a Division of Conwood Company, LLC
is hereby authorized to discharge stormwater from a facility located at
Taylor Brothers, a Division of Conwood Company,LLC
2415 S. Stratford Road
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
to receiving waters designated as Ut to Salem Creek, a Class C creek to Yadkin River Basin,in accordance with the
effluent limitations,monitoring requirements, and other conditions set forth in Parts 1, 1I, III, 1V,V and VI of
General Permit No.NCG060000,as attached.
This Certificate of Coverage shall become effective February 8, 2008.
This Certificate of Coverage shall remain in effect for the duration of the General Permit.
Signed this day February 8,2008.
ORIGINAL.SIGNED BY
BRADLEY BENNETf
Coleen H. Sullins,Director
Division of Water Quality
By Authority of the Environmental Management Commission

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Latitude: 36N3'09" NCG060300 FacilityAt
Longitude: 80°1913
County: Forsyth Taylor Brothers, Div. Location
Stream Class: C Of Conwood Co,, Inc. V.vi _
Receiving Stream: UT to Salem Creek
Stream Index:,12-94-12-(4)
Sub-basin: 03-07-04 (Yadkin River Basin) NOT ltI�LED